2001 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN heater

Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about
the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.

Control Locations............................ 52

Indicator Lights................................ 53

Gauges.............................................. 58
Speedometer................................ 58

Tachometer.................................. 58

Odometer...................................... 58

Trip Meter.................................... 59
Temperature Gauge.................... 59
Fuel Gauge................................... 59

Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 60

Controls Near the Steering Wheel........................................ 61
Headlights.................................... 62
Automatic Lighting Off Feature...................................... 63
Daytime Running Lights............. 63 Instrument Panel Brightness..... 63
Turn Signals................................. 64
Windshield Wipers...................... 64
Windshield Washers................... 66
Hazard Warning........................... 66
Rear Window Defogger.............. 66

Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 67

Steering Wheel Controls ................ 68 Cruise Control.............................. 68
Remote Audio Controls .............. 70
Keys and Locks................................ 71
Keys...............................................71

Immobilizer System..................... 72
Ignition Switch............................. 73
Door Locks................................... 74
Power Door Locks....................... 75
Remote Transmitter.................... 76Childproof Door Locks............... 80
Trunk............................................ 80 Inside Trunk Opener................... 82
Glove Box..................................... 82

HomeLink Universal Transmitter......... 83

Seat Adjustments............................. 88
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 88

Driver's Seat Manual Height
Adjustment............................... 89
Driver's Seat Power Height

Adjustment............................... 89

Driver's Seat Full Power
Adjustments............................. 90

Driver's Lumbar Support............ 91
Front Passenger's Seat
Adjustments............................. 92

Head Restraints........................... 92

Folding Rear Seat........................ 93
Rear Seat Armrest....................... 94
Trunk Pass-through Cover......... 95

Seat Heaters..................................... 96

Power Windows............................... 97

Moonroof.......................................... 98

Mirrors.............................................. 99
Adjusting the Power Mirrors... 100

Parking Brake................................ 101

Digital Clock................................... 102
Console Compartment.................. 103

Coin Box......................................... 103

Beverage Holder............................ 104

Sun Visor......................................... 105

Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Sunglasses Holder......................... 106

Accessory Power Socket.............. 106
Interior Lights................................ 107

Instruments and Controls

Seat Heaters

On Canadian EX-V6 model and EX

model with leather interior

Both front seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The ignition must be
ON (II) to use them. Push the right
side of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat
up the seat. After the seat reaches a
comfortable temperature, select LO
by pushing the left side of the switch.
This will keep the seat warm.

The HI or LO indicator lights and

remains lit until you turn it off by

pushing the opposite side of the

switch lightly. The indicator will turn

off.

In HI, the heater turns off when the

seat gets warm, and turns back on

after the seats temperature drops. It

continues to cycle as long as you

leave it set on HI. The HI indicator

remains lit as a reminder that you

have the heater on.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature

changes.

Because of the sensors for the side
airbag system, there is no heater in
the passenger's seat-back.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly. Select the LO
setting when the seats feel warm.
The HI setting draws large
amounts of current from the
battery.
Do not use the seat heaters, even
on the LO setting, if the engine is
left idling for an extended period.
They can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Instruments and Controls

Mirrors, Parking Brake

On all Canadian models except DX
model
The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignitionswitch ON (II), turn on the heaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running (see page 55). Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

Instruments and Controls

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
NOTICE

Heating and Cooling

How to Use the System
This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting.
The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes before you feel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition

clears.
The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
Ventilation

The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.
1. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left.
Make sure the A/C is off. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

Comfort and Convenience Features

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MODE BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

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Heating and Cooling

To Heat

To warm the interior:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
4. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.
To Heat and Dehumidify with Air
Conditioning

Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. 3. Select and Fresh Air mode.
4 . Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air feels comfortable.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
To Defog and Defrost

To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:

1. Switch the fan on. 2. Select
When you select the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control dial so the air flow from the
defroster vents feels warm.
4. Turn on the rear window defogger to help clear the rear window.
When you switch to another mode from the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it off.

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Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windowsafter the car has been sitting out in
cold weather:
1. Start the engine. 2. Select
When you select the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
3. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on very colddays), first select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
fogging the windows. These settings direct all the air flow
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side windowdefroster vents. The air flow will get
warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can
close the side vents with the dial
underneath each vent. This will send more warm air to the windshielddefroster vents.
For safety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
before driving away. To Turn Everything Off
To shut off the system temporarily,turn the fan speed and temperaturecontrol dials all the way to the left.
You should shut the system completely off only for the first few
minutes of driving in cold weather,
until the engine coolant warms upenough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at all other times so stale
air does not build up in the interior.
Comfort and Convenience Features

Climate Control System

Fully-automatic Operation
To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button and set the
fan control dial to AUTO, then set
the desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial. You will see FULL AUTO in the system's
display. The light above the button also shows you which
mode, Recirculation or Fresh Air, is
selected.

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly aspossible, raise or lower the interior
temperature from its current level to
the set temperature.
When you set the temperature to its lower limit (60°F/18°C) or its upper
limit (90°F/32°C), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does
not regulate the interior temperature.
When the temperature is set
TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL
FULL AUTO
DISPLAY
FAN CONTROL DIAL
AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON
between the lower and upper limits,
the system regulates the interior
temperature to the set value. In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the car
has been driven for a short time and
the heater starts to develop warm air. Pressing the OFF button shuts the
climate control system completely
off. Keep the system completely off
only for short periods. To keep stale
air and mustiness from collecting,
you should have the fan running at all times.
Comfort and Convenience Features

Charging System Indicator

This indicator should come on when the ignition switch is ON (II), and goout after the engine starts. If it
conies on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the charging system has stopped
charging the battery. Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear
defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not
to use other electrically-operated controls such as the power windows.Keep the engine running and takeextra care not to stall it. Starting the
engine will discharge the battery
rapidly. By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR